On 29 March 2026 , Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the inaugural meeting of the IGoM to assess the impact of the escalating West Asia crisis on India. Key Developments Meeting chaired by Rajnath Singh with participation of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman , Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju , Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri , Power Minister Manohar Lal and Chemicals & Fertilizers Minister JP Nadda , among others. Holistic review of the crisis’s impact on energy security , domestic availability of essential commodities, and the resilience of critical infrastructure . Assessment of the robustness of India’s supply chain resilience in the face of potential disruptions. Emphasis on a proactive, coordinated and forward‑looking approach, with continuous monitoring by the NDA Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Commitment to safeguard Indian citizens from any adverse effects of the conflict, as reiterated on social media by the Defence Minister. Important Facts The meeting also saw attendance from Consumer Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi , Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu and MoS for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh . The ministers discussed measures already taken by the government and identified gaps that require immediate attention, especially in the domains of energy imports, price stability of essential goods, and protection of strategic assets. UPSC Relevance For GS2 (Polity), the formation of the IGoM